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A photograph of a ceremonial initiation on a stage before a large gilded throne with ornate floral carvings and a red cushion. A central figure in a rust-orange robe, layered rudraksha malas, a white floral garland and a white vibhuti band with a red tilak sits eyes closed, hands extended toward a young man in a white shirt who holds white strands. A younger attendant in orange with a bead necklace stands at left beside a tall golden staff, and a woman in a yellow-and-cream sari with a long braid stands at right. Pink and red stage lights glow behind. Probable Swamiji (identified by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, orange robe and garland). He is seated on the throne as the central figure in an initiation rite.

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